Origin
Greenburgh, NY
Evening in Greenburgh on Sunday
Local time
5:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenburgh, NY to Queens, NY
Drive Time
53m
Distance
33.2 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
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6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenburgh, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Queens, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Greenburgh to Queens covers a short 37.3-mile distance that typically takes about 53 minutes to navigate. Because this trip is entirely local, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $6 for fuel is sufficient for the transit, making this an affordable trip between these two Northeast locations. You will primarily utilize NY 119 East, West Main Street, and North Central Avenue to reach your destination. This route is best suited for those who prefer staying off the major interstates and navigating through the local landscape.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.6 miles from Greenburgh, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. With a highway share of 0%, you won’t find any monotonous stretches of interstate cruising here. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on NY 119 East, meaning you will frequently navigate intersections and turns as you progress through the region. This is a technical, hands-on driving experience rather than a high-speed sprint. Be prepared for constant adjustments as you maneuver through the local road network connecting Greenburgh to Queens.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sprain Brook Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 33.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward NY 119 East: Elmsford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21E
Toward NY 119 East: Elmsford
8
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward Sprain Parkway South, New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Sprain Parkway South, New York City
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11E
Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
8
30.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlanti...
9
30.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Towns Along This Route
Between Greenburgh, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Sprain Parkway South, New York City, Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon and Hutchinson Parkway South.
Sprain Parkway South
2.5 mi in
|
~4m
New York City
2.5 mi in
|
~4m
Cross County Parkway East
12.4 mi in
|
~17m
Mount Vernon
12.4 mi in
|
~17m
Hutchinson Parkway South
14 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cross County Parkway (local lanes) | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sprain Brook Parkway
— 9.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenburgh, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on Saw Mill River Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 21E
Toward NY 119 East: Elmsford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Turn right onto NY 119
325 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto NY 9A
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto Frontage Street
153 ft
·
2 sec
·
Frontage Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 287 East
7
Merge onto I 287
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Cross Westchester Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 3
Toward Sprain Parkway South, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto Sprain Brook Parkway
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11E
Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge
14
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
17
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the none lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Use the slight left lane.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
24
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 53-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should account for local traffic patterns typical of the region. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way given the short 37.3-mile distance. Keep your $6 fuel budget in mind before you head out to ensure a smooth transition between these two points. Because the route relies exclusively on local roads like North Central Avenue and West Main Street, focus on your navigation to avoid missing turns. Staying alert to the frequent changes in road direction is the most important part of successfully completing this drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.6 miles from Greenburgh, NY, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33.2 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.6 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Queens, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greenburgh, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenburgh, NY
This is one driving day of about 33.2 miles and 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenburgh, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Sprain Brook Parkway for about 9.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.6 mi from Greenburgh, NY · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Greenburgh, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Queens, NY
The final approach into Queens, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Queens, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.40 one way
$10.81 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $5.86 | $11.71 |
| premium | $4.88 | $6.38 | $12.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Queens, NY
Evening in Queens on Sunday
Local time
5:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
26°F
Mount Vernon, NY
17 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Greenburgh, NY to Queens, NY covers 33.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sprain Brook Parkway, Hutchinson River Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 miles from Greenburgh, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 33.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Greenburgh, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Sprain Parkway South, New York City, Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon and Hutchinson Parkway South.
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